Review: Aurora Miniatures SD60F CN 5555 [HO Scale]

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  • čas přidán 27. 06. 2024
  • In this video, we'll check out the initial release of the Aurora Miniatures SD60F in the CN 5555. The Review will be a detail analysis of the features, performance testing, then the set will be given a final score & letter Grade.
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    Chapters:
    0:00 Start
    0:11 Prototype History
    0:42 Product Information
    1:20 Detail Analysis
    11:17 Start Up, Lights, Sounds (DCC)
    13:55 Scoring Categories
    17:42 Final Score
    19:27 Run By's Shots
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Komentáře • 52

  • @iflyrattraps
    @iflyrattraps Před rokem +16

    Nice review, and a nice model. I agree that the fans are a little loud, but I'd probably give them a couple of extra credit points for trying something that no one else has had the courage to try. Great job Aurora Miniatures. It's only going to get better..

    • @SideTrackX
      @SideTrackX  Před rokem

      Yea that's fair, really a lot of props to them for trying something new.

    • @ParadigmAC
      @ParadigmAC Před rokem

      Proto 2000 did fans back in the day. They used a pulley and belt.

  • @KingTrump2024
    @KingTrump2024 Před 5 měsíci +2

    For a first kick at the can, Aurora Miniatures came out swinging !

  • @RFMCabooseNP1713
    @RFMCabooseNP1713 Před rokem +2

    Just received mine today from Spring Creek Models. I am very impressed with it. You are right. The fans are loud.

    • @SideTrackX
      @SideTrackX  Před rokem

      Right on, but still looks awesome. Thanks for watching!

  • @trapdriver7006
    @trapdriver7006 Před rokem +4

    Excellent informative review of the locomotive ,I think the moving fans are a great idea but I agree with you that I would not run them very often. I have ordered locomotive number 5560 it will take a few weeks before it arrives in the UK.👍😁😁😁😁😁🚂🇬🇧

    • @SideTrackX
      @SideTrackX  Před rokem

      Awesome! You're gunna love it when it arrives. Thanks for Watching!

  • @trevorgwelch7412
    @trevorgwelch7412 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Professional Review

  • @metroman1007
    @metroman1007 Před rokem +2

    Excellent review thanks, really like this locomotive.

    • @SideTrackX
      @SideTrackX  Před rokem

      Yes, they did a pretty great job. Thanks for watching.

  • @tracksidemike
    @tracksidemike Před rokem +2

    Fantastic review cant wait till we get them here I think from the reviews I’ve seen. Aurora knock this one out of the park hands down. 👍🏻🚂

    • @tracksidemike
      @tracksidemike Před rokem

      I think it blew the other ones away for the price you get a lot of extra features that you big brands don’t give you for the high dollar

    • @SideTrackX
      @SideTrackX  Před rokem +1

      I'm sure you'll love when it arrives! Thanks for watching.

  • @dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267

    Fantastic review of this locomotive, still waiting for mine , soon , going to subscribe your channel

    • @SideTrackX
      @SideTrackX  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching and appreciate the sub.

  • @wadeplanty9856
    @wadeplanty9856 Před rokem +2

    nice looking train sounds gr8

  • @fevinman7162
    @fevinman7162 Před rokem +2

    Great review! I’d argue you make the best, most informative reviews in the industry, so keep up the great work! (Don’t forget to update your logo at the end to 2023!)
    As for the model I’d agree with all your sentiments. Personally feel the fans are a bit gimmicky, but props to them for innovating and starting what might be the next big trend in the hyper-realistic direction the industry is trending. Hopefully they will be able to optimize this system in future releases, as well as the alternate drive system used to create the realistic traction motor detail; in this review and others the engine seemed rather jerky at various speeds.

    • @SideTrackX
      @SideTrackX  Před rokem +1

      Yea, if they can get them quieter then they'll have something special. Thanks for Watching!

  • @fallingup90
    @fallingup90 Před rokem +1

    Great review. I have the model too and would give it an A- rating, but that's alright for a new company. Do you have a review on the UP 1943? I'd like to see its faults

  • @huntercoleman460
    @huntercoleman460 Před rokem

    Great review friend.

    • @SideTrackX
      @SideTrackX  Před rokem

      Thanks for Watching! Appreciate it!

  • @randallellison6421
    @randallellison6421 Před rokem +2

    This is quite a debut for Aurora Miniatures, I got the CN website scheme and I'm just floored by all of its features. The fan sounds are loud, but should be fixable with some CV adjustments, although I haven't heard much in the way of motor noise from mine. All in all, absolutely outstanding model, can't wait for the C30-7 and C36-7 from them!

    • @SideTrackX
      @SideTrackX  Před rokem +1

      Yea hopefully the Dash 7's will be just as good! The pictures of their in production freight cars look great too.

    • @randallellison6421
      @randallellison6421 Před rokem

      @@SideTrackX oh cool, I didn't know they had freight cars in the works, that should be exciting!

  • @curusr43
    @curusr43 Před 7 měsíci

    ❤great loco

  • @dckmusic
    @dckmusic Před rokem

    I am overall happy with this model, but surprised that you didn't mention the rather anemic sound out of these. Running next to a few Genesis, BLI, Bowser and even Rapido, these are very tinny and quiet by comparison. In my view, they need a speaker upgrade and I see JT Burke from SSS put out a video today with a replacement that vastly improves the sound. Others have used different speakers to improve. That, the fan motor noise and the couplers are the things that could be improved, but it is a nice model overall.

  • @The_Duggler25
    @The_Duggler25 Před 4 měsíci

    The ones built now will have the new fan system that will be coming out on the new sd50f. There much more quiet

  • @thomasborja3213
    @thomasborja3213 Před rokem +2

    Yeah!!!!!

    • @SideTrackX
      @SideTrackX  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for Watching!

    • @montyvox0510
      @montyvox0510 Před rokem +1

      You can adjust a CV for the radiator motors to make them quieter per Ben at Aurora.

  • @trainboy1979
    @trainboy1979 Před rokem

    Says second release in the description... Maybe I'm reading that wrong, but this is the first release of this model. Looking forward to my two arriving hopefully this week or next.

    • @SideTrackX
      @SideTrackX  Před rokem

      Thanks for the spot, this is their first release of the Sd60F. That's what I get for copying and pasting descriptions haha

  • @robertmacdougall7048
    @robertmacdougall7048 Před rokem +1

    Any issues with jerky running? Some have reported poor running due to heating issues.

    • @SideTrackX
      @SideTrackX  Před rokem

      It was definitely more jerky than other locomotives I've purchased, but after about 2 hours of breaking in, it's pretty solid.

  • @wadeplanty9856
    @wadeplanty9856 Před rokem +1

    do you also review n schale or only ho schale

    • @SideTrackX
      @SideTrackX  Před rokem +1

      Mostly HO Scale, very rarely n scale since I took down my n scale layout

  • @user-tk7km1sr7e
    @user-tk7km1sr7e Před rokem

    My SD60F does not have ground lights. Where should this be located and is there a switch to turn it on?

    • @SideTrackX
      @SideTrackX  Před rokem

      The ground lights on my model were very dim, so much so that I didn't even notice they were included until pitch black night running. They should come on with track power so no switch to turn on, they used a an acrylic light tube or fiber optic so the light is extremely small on the underside by the center axle on front truck.

  • @curusr43
    @curusr43 Před 7 měsíci

    Wish i could get an inactive scheem.

  • @SouthernPacificPatch
    @SouthernPacificPatch Před rokem

    If you can see the ground lights during the day, they are probably too bright.

    • @SideTrackX
      @SideTrackX  Před rokem

      I should have been more clear in the video, they're very hard to see with the majority of the lights turned off. Like I didn't even now they were on until I turned the locomotive over.

  • @AlphaFlight
    @AlphaFlight Před 4 měsíci

    300 seems rather cheap for a ho locomotive. Or is that pricey?

  • @martinwei5695
    @martinwei5695 Před 10 měsíci

    top speed seems too slow

  • @mikolee9484
    @mikolee9484 Před rokem

    Oh look another Aurora Miniatures commercial. Yawn. Lots of work to try and gain some youtube fame and fortune. Trying to build a business I see.

    • @jasonjanise
      @jasonjanise Před rokem

      So what are they suppose to do as a new business? Not have any reviews? What a stupid comment. Just another whiner. Yawn

    • @SideTrackX
      @SideTrackX  Před rokem

      Maybe if everyone really likes them, Aurora might have actually released a good product?

    • @mikolee9484
      @mikolee9484 Před rokem

      @@jasonjanise they are not a business. What is their hobby shop name if they are a business? I haven't seen a business name associated with this account.

    • @jasonjanise
      @jasonjanise Před rokem

      @Miko Lee so you have to have a "store" to be a business? So you're saying all the online businesses have store fronts? You're comment is almost as stupid as you. Almost. That comment shows you need things written out in crayon

    • @mikolee9484
      @mikolee9484 Před rokem

      ​@@jasonjanise I don't even see an online store link. Any type of store. Do you? Why don't you point it out then? Also why don't you quit being a keyboard tough guy. Why don't you look for the name tag Michael Lee at Amherst and come tell me how stupid I am to my face? Bet you won't. I'm at the front entrance of the Mallory Building during the show. Maybe this guy is from the hobby shop in Boone Iowa but he doesn't advertise it if he is. Seems like he's trying to get youtube ad money and free stuff imo.